Akon
Born: 1973-04-16
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Biography
Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973),better known as Akon, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, businessman, record producer and actor. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble.
Known For
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Ra.One
American Heist
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly
Lady Gaga: Out Of Control
Tooken
Black November
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
The American King
Miracles Across 125th Street
Top Movie Credits
Ra.One
Playback Singer
American Heist
Executive Producer
Lady Gaga: Out Of Control
Self (archive footage)
Tooken
Himself
Black November
Executive Producer
The American King
Sebastian
Miracles Across 125th Street
Himself